Embedded Files
DETAILS
DETAILS
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
George Gervin GameAbove Center
799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
*Times will be announced as we get closer to the date.
*All times are subject to change.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Morning Practice @ West
[TBA] | Arrive to Hotel
[TBA] | Practice at Hotel
[TBA] | Dinner
[TBA] | Free Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Team Bonding
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
6:00 AM | Meet in Coaches Room
8:30 AM | Leave for Competition
9:00 AM | Arrive at Competition
10:05 AM | Middle School Division I Begins
10:45 AM | Approx. Performance Time
12:30 PM | Approx. Awards Time
*After the performance and awards ceremony, we will gather for team photos and review our scores. You are free to leave after awards! You are welcome to stay at watch afternoon performances, but coaches will not be responsible for you/your daughter for the afternoon.
TICKET INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION
Spectator ticket details: In-person tickets are available to purchase online. Adult tickets are $25 per person, youth tickets (ages 6‑18) are $20 per person, and children 5 and under are free! All spectator tickets must be purchased online, there will be no cash sales at the door.
Purchase In-Person States Tickets Here
To watch the livestream from anywhere, purchase tickets here:
Livestream Tickets (make sure you select states)
PACKING LIST
PACKING LIST
UNIFORM
Gray Warm-Up Jacket
Shell Short Sleeve Competition Top (*NEW*)
Long Sleeve Body Liner Competition Top (*NEW*)
Black Performance Pants (From High Kick)
Black Cougar Shoes
Black Knee High Socks
Tan Racerback Sports Bra (From High Kick)
Black/Navy/Dark Underwear
FLUFFED Pink & Blue Performance Poms
Performance Earrings
White Bow
PRACTICE AT HOTEL
Navy Blue CMMS Pom Tank Top
Black Leggings
Practice Shoes
Water Bottle
Blue & White Practice Poms
HAIR
Brush & Comb
Hairspray & Hair Gel
Ponytails & Rubber Bands
Bobby Pins & Hair Pins
Hair nets (2) (!!)
Bandana/T-Shirt/Bonnet for sleeping
*We do hair the night before at the hotel, so it is helpful to wrap something around your hair before bed to reduce frizz :)
MAKEUP
Foundation & Concealer
Blush & Bronzer
Mascara & Eyebrows
Red lipstick
Anything else you are comfortable with
OPTIONAL (but good to have)
Change of clothes for after awards
Headphones/earbuds
Money for concessions
Light snacks
OTHER
Pajamas, Sleep Essentials
Toiletries, Shower Items
Deodorant, Body Spray
Phone Charger
HOTEL INFORMATION
HOTEL INFORMATION
TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Ann Arbor
(734) 327-5900
Check-In: Saturday, February 14
Check-Out: Sunday, February 15
When booking, you will see the group listed as “John Glenn Varsity Pompon Team – Bay City.”
Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than Tuesday, February 10.
Important Notes:
Parents are responsible for booking hotel rooms
Pommers will stay in rooms with their parents
Upon arrival, the team will have:
Team practice
Team dinner
Team bonding time
Parents are free to leave the hotel or make plans during times pommers are with coaches
A detailed weekend schedule will be shared closer to States. (Tenative schedule above)
If for any reason you book without using the group link, please let me know. I track reservations made through the link to ensure everyone is accounted for.
Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
George Gervin GameAbove Center
Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
George Gervin GameAbove Center
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (Ann Arbor, MI)
Team Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott (Ann Arbor, MI)
Team Hotel
Page updated
Report abuse